striped bass

noun

: a large anadromous silvery food and sport fish (Morone saxatilis of the family Moronidae) with black horizontal stripes on the sides that occurs along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. and has been introduced into inland waters (such as lakes and reservoirs) and along the Pacific coast

called also rockfish

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Examples of striped bass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While classics like Rio’s fajitas remain on the menu, executive chef Jesus Martinez has added more elevated, traditional Mexican dishes like a roasted pork shank birria and striped bass veracruzana. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 June 2025

The 2-inch models are bass and walleye killers, while the jumbo 9-inch model is a slayer of cow striped bass, cobia, and trophy snook. —Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024

Predatory fish — which build up methylmercury by eating other fish — include: all species of black bass and gar, striped bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, walleye, sauger, saugeye, flathead catfish, muskellunge and northern pike. —Morgan Greene, chicagotribune.com, 19 Aug. 2021

Pescatarians need not worry, though: Samuelsson’s Old Bay crab crakes make an appearance, as do a shrimp ceviche appetizer and a miso striped bass entrée. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for striped bass

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Kids Definition

striped bass

noun

: a large silvery marine food and sport fish that has black horizontal stripes on the sides, occurs along the Atlantic coast of the U.S., and has been introduced into inland waters (as lakes) along the Pacific coast